Local vendor urges new RFP after alleging irregularities in Chestnut Ridge concessions process
Feb 5, 2026
Feb 5, 2026
Peter Flanagan and other residents cited a comptroller audit and alleged staff influence in the Chestnut Ridge concessions RFP, urged a new solicitation and an accelerated award timeline, and said the previously selected contractor was terminated and owes the county money.
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Peter Flanagan, a concession operator who said he has pursued relief for 2.5 years, told the Erie County board during public comment that the county’s request-for-proposals process for Chestnut Ridge concessions was irregular and ought to be reopened.
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